END CRATER
ARC STRIKES
BURN THROUGH
CRACKS
DISTORTION
SPATTERS
Definition
Small Metal Particles Thrown Out Of The Arc
During Welding
CAUSES
Current too high
Long arc
Wrong polarity
Arc blow
Uneven flux coating
UNDERCUT
DEFINITION
A groove cut into the base metal
along the toe of a weld and left
unfilled by the weld metal.
UNDERCUT
CAUSES
REMEDIES
Ensure proper
current
Faulty electrode
Correct welding
manipulation
speed
Wrong electrode
angle
Correct manipulation
of electrode
UNDERCUT
POROSITY/BLOW HOLES
Group of pin holes on the surface of the weld
due to gas entrapment.
CAUSES
Presence of contaminants on job or electrode
Presence of high sulphur in the job or electrode
materials
Trapped moisture
Fast freezing of weld metal
Improper cleaning of the edges
POROSITY/BLOW HOLES
CONTD
REMEDIES
Remove oil, grease, rust, paint, moisture
Use fresh and dried electrodes
Use good flux coated electrodes
Avoid long arcs